Software Architect - SC ClearedRate: £70/hrDuration: Initially 12 MonthsLocation: GuildfordWorking Pattern: three days a week on siteClearance: SC Clearance requiredYou will join a global defence consultancy, delivering digital transformation to a public sector agency.ResponsibilitiesWork with System Architects to translate business goals and high-level requirements into robust software architectures, balancing performance, security, reliability, and complianceDesign scalable, flexible, and maintainable architectures for complex geospatial systems using the latest modern cloud based technologies and toolsIdentify technical risks early and define pragmatic mitigation strategiesWork in an AGILE scrum team, collaborating closely with software engineers, testers and the Product Owner, providing clear guidance and hands-on architectural supportCollaborate with development teams to select appropriate technologies, frameworks, and patternsEnsure delivered solutions align with the agreed architecture and meet both functional and non-functional requirementsProduce clear, structured documentation covering architecture decisions and design rationaleContribute to and support technical and architectural reviewsYour skills and experience:Strong experience designing and owning software architectures for complex systems, preferably in a cloud environment with an awareness of DevSecOpsAbility to balance strategic thinking with practical deliveryConfidence communicating architectural designs ..... full job details .....